Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Looks Like I Picked the Wrong Week to Quit Eating

Okay, so I didn't really quit eating, but after confessing my decision to make a lifestyle change last week, life just went absolutely bonkers. I can't tell you how many times I wanted to reach for something sickeningly sweet, fatty or starchy just to "help me get through." And, while I do not condone any of the behaviors in this video, this clip from the movie Airplane is what kept popping into my mind.

Did you know that when you add three more dogs and a seven year old granddaughter to an already chaotic life, things just get more chaotic?

But you know what they say, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.

All this to say there wasn't much cooking going on last week. At least nothing new.

So what did I do?

Well, I definitely increased my veggie intake.

I got to indulge in my low-fat version of shrimp and grits. (recipe here)

Four pounds is fantastic! It's nice to get a reward like that after being so disciplined all week, isn't it? It won't always come off in big numbers, but you've made a great start. I'm going in search of that salmon recipe to see what you do that's different. It looks nice and crispy.

Congrats, congrats, congrats. Four pounds is awesome!!!!!! I did my weights every other day. :-) Was please to find that I had to up the reps to feel that burn. I guess hefty my walker through all the snow we've had this winter tones my arms and back more than I realized. :-) :-) This week I'm going in search of a bicycle thingy you can fit under your desk and see if that might work for me.

Love Daddy's little helper!!! Was the stool there and did she just take advantage of it or did you pull it out especially for her. Too darn cute!!!! I'm still on a doggie hunt up here.

BTW - I'm taking the week off. We're traveling from Thursday to next Tuesday, and even though I'll try to keep to the diet, I know I won't be able to. Northern Indiana Amish country is the land of carbs!

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